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Many online job opportunities exist that allow individuals to work from home via the Internet. Some of these job offers are legitimate, while others are scams in which fraudsters will attempt to steal your banking information, convince you to pay a fee or fail to pay you after you’ve performed the job. Be proactive and take steps to avoid these issues by only working for established companies verified by the Better Business Bureau.

2. Open your Web browser and navigate to the website of the company that posted the job ad. If a website URL wasn't published in the ad, browse to your favorite search engine and do a search on the business name. Scan the results for the company’s website and then navigate to the firm’s home page. Look for a "BBB Verified" seal – scroll to the bottom of the page if necessary. If you don’t see the seal on the company’s home page, check the "About Us" and FAQ pages. If you find the BBB seal, click on it to browse the verification page for the company on the Better Business Bureau website.

3. Email the company using the address provided in the job ad, or the company’s "Contact Us" page, if you don’t find a "BBB Verified" image on its website. Ask the company if it is BBB verified and request that you be sent a link to the firm’s verification page on the BBB website so you can review the information.

Warning

BBB verification doesn't guarantee that a company is reputable. Be sure to research the company thoroughly before requesting or accepting employment.